Giving Coral Reefs a Second Chance with Probiotics
When faced with high heat and disease, coral treated with microbial supplements fared better.
Feb 11, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
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Snapping the Snapper Snatchers
A remote camera on a nearby hill spies fishers ignoring the rules in an Australian no-take zone.
Feb 6, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
The Great Dolphin Dilemma
For years, animal rights advocates have waged war against the US Navy for its use of dolphins in warfare and research. Is a resolution possible?
Feb 5, 2019 | 4,200 words, about 21 minutes
A Faster Way to Find Illicit Fins
Slow, expensive testing has made DNA analysis a poor fit for customs agents on the hunt for protected species—but a new technique could change that.
Feb 4, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Lugworm Blood, Coming Soon to a Pharmacy Near You
After years of research and clinical trials, French start-up Hemarina is almost ready to start selling worm blood for organ transplants.
Jan 31, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Scientists Turn Birds into Activity Trackers for the Sea
This cheaper, easier way to map surface currents could be a boon to the renewable energy industry.
Jan 28, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Is This Tiny Copepod the Key to Sustainably Producing Omega-3s?
Laboratory experiments seem to show the crustacean converting cheap yeast into an abundant supply of the healthy long-chain fatty acids.
Jan 24, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Fuel Tankers Help Highlight Illegal Fishing Hotspots
Bunker vessels are one of the most connected ships at sea; tracking them could pinpoint clusters of illegal fishing.
Jan 17, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes